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parish council

noun

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  1. The governing body of people elected to oversee management of a parish (i.e., a civil…

    The governing body of people elected to oversee management of a parish (i.e., a civil parish) and represent the interests of residents.

    • Near-synonyms: town council, city council, community council (Wales), parish assembly (Jersey)

  2. A body of parishioners who help administer an ecclesiastical parish.

    • Near-synonyms: vestry, parochial church council, PCC

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